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Soldier Settlers MemorialPrint Page 
The monument which includes farm machinery and a plaque, commemorates the Golf Hill and Shelford soldier settlements created after World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Cressy - Shelford & Rokewood - Shelford Roads, Shelford, 3329 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.011925 Long: 143.964119 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 7th March, 2004 |
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Shelford Estate
1955 51 farms
[ Names ]
Gold Hill Estate
1953 & 56 18 farms
[ Names ]
This plaque commemorates the establishment of the Golf Hill and Shelford Soldier Settlement Estates.
This commemorative project was funded by the Federal Government, Rural Finance Corporation and Golden Plains Shire.
Unveiled 7. 3. 2004
